Since the Covid-19 pandemic, we have published a print edition every other week, putting out editions across campus with stories about the people, events, and issues that matter to our university and local community. If you have been paying attention, you may have noticed that we have not put out a print edition yet this semester.

 Due to the rising cost of printing, The Voice will be moving to eight printed editions per academic year, four each semester. While this may look like a reduction on paper, we see it as an opportunity to rethink what our newspaper can be and how we can better serve our readers.

Here is our new print schedule, so you can keep an eye out for our editions around campus and, of course, pick one up when you see it.

Fall 2026 Printing Dates

• Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
• Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
• Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026

Spring 2027 Printing Dates

• Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027
• Tuesday, March 2, 2027
• Tuesday, March 30, 2027
• Tuesday, April 27, 2027

Fewer print editions do not mean fewer stories. In fact, we are hoping it means the opposite.

With more time between print editions, our staff will have more opportunities to develop stories beyond the traditional newspaper format. This year, we want to expand our digital presence and bring more multimedia storytelling to our website. That means more videos, audio, photography, and other forms of digital content that allow us to tell stories in ways that a printed page simply cannot.

We have even launched a new YouTube channel where we will be able to share some of that work and be sure to follow our Instagram page, @buvoice, to keep up with when articles are posted to the website and interact directly with our staff. 

At the same time, our print editions will become an opportunity for our staff to dig deeper. Rather than simply trying to fill pages every two weeks, we want to focus on stories that deserve the extra time and attention. You can expect more investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling, multiple perspectives and interviews, and strong visual journalism.

 While this year may look a little different for The Voice, we are really excited about what this change can bring. We hope you continue to read our stories, watch our videos, listen to our audio pieces, and follow along with us online. And, of course, whenever you see a newspaper sitting around campus, pick one up and give it a read.

There is a lot ahead for The Voice, and we are excited to take on this new chapter with you.

Your Campus. Your News. Your Voice. 

— Bri Raymond
Editor-in-Chief, The Voice

 While a foot fetish is often played for gags in media, it is one of the recognized and relatively common variations of human sexuality. Medical News Today defines a foot fetish, clinically known as podophilia, as sexual arousal triggered by feet, legs, stockings, shoes or socks. 

What is a Foot Fetish? 

Having a foot fetish can vary from person to person. For some, attraction can come from the physical appearance of feet, such as painted toenails or footwear. For others, it may involve touching, massaging or incorporating feet into sexual activities i.e, foot jobs or toe sucking.

Like other fetishes, there is no single cause for developing a foot fetish, as fetishes are created over time through a mix of psychological, neurological and personal experiences.

Understanding the stigma

People generally try to avoid discussing their fetishes because of the fear of being judged, embarrassment, or the portrayal of it in pop culture. Foot fetishes, in particular, are seen as taboo, which can make honest conversations harder for people who have them.

However, consulting your sexual preferences with your partner can help create understanding on where each other’s comfort levels are. This doesn’t mean your partner or yourself have to agree to everything, but it develops the space for both parties to explain what they are comfortable with and set boundaries. 

Navigating a partner’s fetish

For college couples, discovering your partner has a fetish that you may not be comfortable or familiar with can create tension. Which is why it is important to dive into these conversations without judgment. Partners should be comfortable in expressing their boundaries and expectations to ensure that sexual activities are done respectfully and consensual. These sexual boundaries can include how someone touches your body, how someone sees your body and what kinds of sexual activity you are comfortable with.

Consent is especially important when introducing a fetish into a relationship. A partner should not feel pressured, embarrassed or obligated to participate in something that makes them uncomfortable. 

Involving your partner into your sexual life requires open communication, patience, and respect. For college students still learning how to talk about intimacy, mastering these skills can help build healthier relationships and reduce stigma around sexual preferences.

Deaf Day on the Quad is more than just an event hosted by two of Commonwealth University’s American Sign Language Interpreting program clubs, Signify and Interpreter. 

 It is an opportunity to bring together both students interested in learning ASL and about Deaf culture and others in the community. The event welcomes minors, majors, and even language credit students.

 For students wishing to pursue a career in interpreting, it is a crucial experience as it provides the space and environment to connect and communicate.

Some BU students arrived already knowing the language, while others attended for the first time alongside their peers. Faculty of the program will often stop by events hosted by students to show their support. 

Each time the two clubs have coordinated to host, they take what they learned and apply it to their future events. The president of the Signify club, Allie Harper, shared one of their biggest changes, “It is a bit of a challenge because the past two years have been rained out, so we haven’t seen it on the quad.” ASL majors adapt to setbacks all the time, and the board members of the clubs are no exception.

Signify welcomes anyone interested in learning ASL and extends beyond students enrolled in the program. Regardless of your experience level or major, anyone can attend their biweekly meetings. The meetings provide students the opportunity to practice without the pressure of already knowing the language. 

Harper added, “We are very accepting of all people learning ASL. We use whiteboards in a lot of our classes. Even if you don’t know anything, we have a lot of people who don’t know any, and they are all very supportive and patient.” 

If you hear about Deaf events on BU campus, it is an amazing opportunity to get your hands up and get involved.

For more information on how to participate, they have resources posted on their social media. 

Signify’s Instagram: @bu_signify_club

Interpreter Club’s Instagram: @bu.interpclub

Demolition of the Waller Administration building

As reported by The Voice in March 2024, the Waller Administration building and Old Science academic hall were chosen for demolition in an effort to optimize underutilized and obsolete buildings on campus.

Demolition of Waller is currently underway and will eventually lead to the construction of a new utility building. According to commonwealthu.edu, construction is projected to end in Fall 2027. 

Haas renaming and renovations 

After a $6,000,000 donation from Steph and Allie Pettit in Spring 2026, the Haas Performing Arts Center will be renamed to the Steph and Allie Pettit Center for the Arts. Renovations to the Mitriani Auditorium and Lobby are in progress and expected to be finished within the Fall 2026 semester. 

KUB Schuyler Drive steam and condensate line replacement

Schuyler Drive, between Kehr Union and Luzerne, is temporarily blocked due to steam and condensate line replacements. Pedestrians and vehicles will be expected to redirect their normal routes until late September, when the replacement is estimated to finish. 

Swisher Road repaving

Swisher Road, located between Andruss Library and the Buckingham Maintenance Center, has been repaved. Students should expect a smoother drive into campus after.

Other sites

Several minor projects include: 

• Husky sculpture installation at Nelson Field House. This is a part of a donation made by Steph Pettit. This will be the second husky out of four to be installed.
• Ben Franklin exterior replacement of cupola, cornice and repairs to the gutter system.

  

Roster turnover in college football continues to rise year over year. With NIL (name, image and likeness) and the transfer portal as active as ever, it’s safe to say Bloomsburg football will look quite different from the team that took the field in the fall of 2025.

What they lost

KJ Riley, QB

Riley was a four-year starter with the Huskies, racking up some impressive numbers. His 2025 campaign saw him toss the most Passing TDs by a Bloomsburg QB since 1967. Riley was able to command the offense at a high level throughout his time at Bloomsburg. However, turnovers seemed to be the biggest issue throughout his career, as he led the conference in INTs in 2025. Bloomsburg will miss his big-play ability and his leadership as a true signal-caller who commanded the offense.

Jerry Griffen-Batchler, WR & Gabe Brower, WR 

When Riley was at his best, he was finding Griffen-Batchler in the secondary. With Riley throwing, Griffen-Batchler averaged 85.4 yards per game, which was good for top of the conference. Griffen-Batchler racked up over 100 receiving yards in four games in 2025, helping Bloomsburg’s offense stay competitive in games. With Griffen-Batchler graduated, Bloomsburg will need to find a new home-run threat in the receiving game.

When Griffen-Batchler stole the show, Gabe Brower flew under the radar. As defenses were keen on the big-play ability of Griffen-Batchler, Brower occupied the intermediate game, operating as an elite slot. Brower finished top 5 in the conference in both receptions and yards per game. It wasn’t until the back half of the season that Brower really flexed his muscles. 126 yards against Millersville in late October. 151 yards against undefeated Kutztown in November. Then a trio of TDs in a season-finale victory over Slippery Rock. The Huskies will miss Brower’s reliability on big-time down-and-distances.

Returning Production

As the Huskies lose most of their passing production, they retain the running back room.

Declan Clancy, RB

In his freshman campaign, Clancy earned PSAC East Freshman of the Year, running for 633 yards and 4TDs. Clancy is your typical “bruiser” back. He loves to get in between the tackles and earn five or six yards the hard way. With all the uncertainty in the passing game, it will be pivotal for Bloomsburg to get the ground game going early.

Eli Zimmerman, RB

Alongside Clancy in the backfield is Eli Zimmerman. While Clancy was the physical back, Zimmerman offered a different set of skills. While Zimmerman can run between the tackles, he is best utilized out in space. Whilst Clancy became the #1 option last year, Zimmerman is more like a 1B than a number 2. Bloomsburg is also not afraid to line both of them up in the backfield at the same time.

Justin Wolfe, WR

With Griffen-Batchler gone, Bloomsburg turns toward Justin Wolfe. Head coach Frank Sheptock expects Wolfe to be the primary slot receiver in 2026. In 2025, Wolfe grabbed 42 balls for 427 yards as he operated behind Brower and Griffen-Batchler.

New Faces

Zayd Etheridge, QB 

With KJ Riley gone, Bloomsburg looked to the portal to find their next Quarterback. Transferring over from IUP, Etheridge was buried in the depth chart as IUP brought in transfer QBs from Ohio State and Boston College. According to longtime Bloomsburg Football radio broadcaster Jim Doyle, Etheridge is primed to start for the Huskies when the season rolls around. At IUP, Etheridge only threw a handful of passes. When Bloomsburg takes the field, it will be very telling how he can handle the pressure.

Peter Kashynski, K

Bloomsburg lost multiple games in 2025 due to the lack of special team production. After going through 2025 without a natural Kicker, they brought in Seton Hill transfer Peter Kashynski. According to Doyle, Kashynski was comfortable from 40 yards out in scrimmages.

Bloomsburg will begin its 2026 campaign on the road against Fairmont State on September 3. Kickoff is at 6 P.M. and can be listened to on 106.5 Bigfoot Country. 

The first home contest will take place on September 12, against the Edinboro Fighting Scots. 

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I remember the day I moved into Lycoming Hall at Bloomsburg University like it was yesterday. During the two-and-a-half-hour car ride up from Delaware County, PA, my mom and I cried while listening to Noah Kahan’s Stick Season album. This day marked the first time I would be leaving home. As someone who is used to city skylines and potholes, moving to a rural college was definitely going to be a big change.

I remember the strange mix of anxiety and excitement as I stepped into my dorm hall for the first time. I met so many different types of people, some who I now call my best friends, one of whom is in the picture to the right.

Looking back at that photo from four years ago, I almost don’t recognize the girl I used to be. Not because I look completely different, but because I know how much change has happened over the years. I joined clubs I never expected to join, met people who changed my life, discovered interests I didn’t know I had, made mistakes, changed my mind, and slowly became more comfortable with who I was.

If you’re a freshman at Bloomsburg right now, you might be feeling some of the same things I did that day. Maybe you’re excited. Maybe you’re homesick. Maybe you’re wondering if you’ve made the right choice or if you’re ever going to feel like you belong here. My biggest piece of advice is simple: you don’t have to have yourself figured out yet.

College is not just a place where you earn a degree. It is four years of opportunities to try things, meet people, make mistakes, and discover what makes you happy. Most importantly, it is a chance to become comfortable with yourself, and you have much more time to do that than you think.

Start by Showing Up

One of the simplest pieces of advice I can give you is also one of the easiest to ignore. Please go to your classes. I know it’s probably not the groundbreaking college advice you were hoping for, but you are also paying to be here and paying for your education. Ask the question even when you’re worried it sounds stupid. Talk to your professor after class. Introduce yourself to the person sitting next to you. Participate in the discussion, even if you’re not sure your answer is right.  College gives you the opportunity to learn from people who have spent years studying the things you’re interested in. Take advantage of that. Your professors aren’t just the people who give you grades; they can also become great mentors.

Say Yes to Everything

You don’t need to join every club, attend every event, or fill every minute of your schedule. But when something catches your attention, permit yourself to try it. Maybe it’s a club you’ve never heard of or it’s a campus event you were only invited to because someone needed an extra person. Maybe it’s an organization that has nothing to do with your major; go anyway. When I first came to Bloomsburg, I had no idea which experiences would end up shaping my college career. I certainly didn’t know that getting involved with The Voice would eventually lead me to leadership opportunities, friendships, professional experience, and a much clearer idea of what I wanted to do with my life. The point isn’t to build the perfect resume or find your lifelong passion on the first try. It’s to give yourself enough experiences to figure out what you actually enjoy.

You Are Allowed to Change

The person who moves into a freshman dorm is not supposed to be the same person who walks across the graduation stage four years later. I think sometimes we put too much pressure on our freshman selves to know exactly who we are. We pick a major, make a group of friends, and decide what we think our college experience is supposed to look like. You’re allowed to change your major. You’re allowed to discover that the club you thought you’d love isn’t for you. You’re allowed to make new friends. You’re allowed to outgrow old ones. You’re allowed to discover an entirely new career path. College gives you four years to experiment with who you want to be, take advantage of that freedom.

Become Comfortable with Yourself

College can be scary; change can be scary. When you’re 18 and arriving at college for the first time, it can feel like everyone else knows something you don’t. You look around and see people making friends, getting involved, and seemingly having the time of their lives. It’s easy to wonder if you’re doing college wrong. You don’t need to become the most outgoing person in your residence hall. You don’t need to have a huge friend group. You don’t need to know exactly what career you want. You don’t need to make these four years look like anyone else’s. Your college experience belongs to you. For me, becoming comfortable with myself didn’t happen overnight. It happened slowly, through all of the things I said yes to, the mistakes I made, the people I met and the times I stepped outside of my comfort zone. I learned what I liked by trying things. I learned what I didn’t like by trying things that weren’t for me. I learned that I could handle more than I thought I could. And somewhere along the way, I stopped worrying so much about who I was supposed to be. I started becoming comfortable with who I actually was.

Advice from my Senior Friends:

Abby Cinoa, senior criminal justice major: “Make time for yourself. it is easy to get caught up in all of the work, especially at the beginning of the year. Allow yourself to take breaks from time to time. Everyone works differently when they get to school. Your path may not look the same as the person next to you, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less than theirs.”

Ally McCann, senior business major: “Be curious! College is the time when you have the opportunity to explore and try new things to figure out what you enjoy. Take advantage of all the opportunities presented to you. You never know what new experiences could lead you to.”

Caitlyn Fischer, senior nursing major: “Collaborate with your peers! While it may be easy to simply keep to yourself, multiple minds are always going to be more useful than one. Hearing how your classmates are preparing for an exam, selecting articles for a paper, or even spending their free time will open your eyes to a perspective you would never have thought of. Best of all, collaborating with your peers will save you from missing a very important 11:59 due date!”

Many students are being forced to pick between close proximity to campus and financial security due to this “October Rush,” a dilemma driven by increased rents and a limited supply of affordable housing.

While market rates for off-campus apartments have increased by around 8.5% yearly, the number of licensed student-occupancy units has been essentially the same over the past three years, according to the Town of Bloomsburg’s 2025-2026 Rental Property Registry. What was once a reasonable cost of living has turned into a major obstacle to schooling for many.

The student perspective

With on-campus housing and dining rates rising 5%, students are faced with the pressure to find what housing options are affordable and comfortable for them.

Students like Blake Boyer, a junior Business Management major, the housing crisis reshaped his entire career. Boyer works as a Resident Assistant (RA), a position that has evolved from a leadership opportunity into a financial need.

“I’m going to be completely honest, I’m an RA because I genuinely can’t afford to live off-campus,” Boyer stated. “If my housing wasn’t covered, I’d have to go online or drive an hour to class every day. With gas prices rising, I would miss too much every week because I am not as financially secure as others.”

Other students who can’t afford or can’t find on-campus housing often turn to off-campus apartments and houses. Rentals are provided by companies such as Advanced Student Housing, Morucci Realty and JAG Housing.

Upperclassmen continue to face the most significant challenge in market timing. Sarah, a senior who lives off-campus, noticed that the search window is getting smaller each year.

“You have to start looking in October for the following August,” Sarah replied. “If you wait until winter break, you’ll be stuck with places past Capitol Bar and Grill, which is a 20-minute hike from campus. The pressure to sign a contract before even seeing your roommates for the next year is enormous.”

The Administrative Response

University officials acknowledge the burden, but emphasize the stability of on-campus options. Dr. Erik Evans, Vice President for Enrollment Management, stated that the university has suspended room-and-board costs for multiple straight cycles to combat local inflation.

“Our goal is to provide a predictable cost structure,” Evans said. “While the off-campus market fluctuates based on private landlord decisions, the university’s Integrated Facilities Plan ensures we maintain a baseline of 3,200 beds on campus to mitigate the local shortage.” However, town officials see things differently.

“The demand often exceeds the legal occupancy limits set by town ordinances,” said a Bloomsburg Code Enforcement Office spokesperson.

“We see students signing leases ten months in advance because they fear being pushed to the

outskirts of town, which creates a frantic, unregulated market environment.”

Looking Ahead

According to the university’s 2026 Housing Trends Report, almost 40% of students currently work more than 20 hours per week to afford housing expenditures. As the “Hustle of the Huskies” continues, student advocates are seeking for more open communication between local landlords and university administration to keep the annual October panic from affecting academic performance.

For now, student housing veterans’ advice is simple: start early, vet your landlords, and regard housing as a high-priority topic on your syllabus.

With the 4.3% increase, tuition for in-state undergraduate students will come to $4,169 per semester.

Alongside this is an 6% increase in fees that was approved by the CU Trustees on March 6.

Behind the tuition increase

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education me on July 9. During the meeting, PASSHE’s chancellor, Christopher Fiorentino recommended a 4.3% tuition increase.

Fiorentino says that the board requested a state funding increase of $31 million for the ’26-’27 fiscal year, which would enable a tuition freeze for the coming academic year, however the budget is still being discussed

“While our elected leaders negotiate the budget, we continue to hope for an investment that would allow us to freeze tuition,” says Fiorentino, “but we have to make a tuition decision now so that our students and their parents know what to expect when the tuition bill arrives next month.”

Chancellor Fiorentino then further asked the board to commit to rolling back the rising rate if the state provides proficient base funding in the budget.

The motion was moved, then Chairwoman Cynthia Shapira opened the floor for discussion.

Board member, Ali Sina Sharifi, expressed his sadness towards the tuition increase and he’s aware of the burden it places on students and families.

“Every increase represents real sacrifice, and that is something we should never overlook. However, being optimistic requires being realistic about the current uncertainties and funding challengers,” says Sharifi. He then spoke on the bright side of the situation, that universities and schools must continue to provide quality education, facility maintenance, coordinating with faculty and staff, but most importantly; supporting the students. The realistic approach to maintaining this would be a payment increase.

The board was all in favor of carrying the motion.

Before moving on, Shapira wanted to make a note.

“We’re all disappointed to have to agree with Sina [Sharifi], to have to make this motion, we hope we do get the increase… the ability now to be able to launch the PASSHE Pledge next year is a wonderful thing as we continue to work on affordability for our students.”

The PASSHE Pledge shows hope in the midst of increases and inflation

The PASSHE Pledge is a university-based last-dollar scholarship starting in Fall ’27 that will help students cover their remaining balance who receive the Federal Pell Grant and PA State Grant after all applicable aid has been applied.

Fiorentino said he hopes the PASSHE Pledge will help students through increases such as the 4.3% tuition hike.

This scholarship was also discussed at the meeting, and will be supported through a board resolution.

“This goes along with so many of the other initiatives that we are taking to become an exemplary state system of higher education, serving the public, serving the commonwealth,” says Shapira, “this is really exciting for me because this is evidence that we’re standing together as a state system of ten really great universities to eliminate one more financial barrier to baccalaureate degrees and high quality jobs that these degrees lead to for our many hard working students.”

While the decision for increases isn’t made lightly, solutions are being created.

The Voice will continue to report on this story as the 2026-2027 year continues.

Students report slow internet speeds, unreliable wireless connections, and difficulty accessing online resources, saying the issues have disrupted virtual lectures, assignment submissions, and routine academic work. While university officials acknowledge the problems and say improvements are underway, many students say the inconsistent service remains a source of frustration.

Campus connection struggle persists 

Lexie Madara, a biomedical student, stated that she missed part of an important lecture because of the poor internet connectivity.

“I couldn’t hear the professor properly,” said Madara, highlighting how unstable the internet can directly affect learning outcomes.

 The issues are not only related to assignments, but students’ daily life on campus and hobbies outside of school.

“I usually have long download times on video games,” said Chase Kloster, a business major, describing one of the more noticeable impacts. 

High server traffic can lead to reduced bandwidth, slower speeds, and issues such as lag and packet loss, all of which affect performance for both academic and recreational use.

University officials say they are aware of the concerns. Kevin Partridge, deputy chief information officer, said the university identified campus Wi-Fi as one of several priorities during a technology assessment conducted after the current administration took office in late December.

“As part of our initial assessment conducted after we began in late December, we evaluated the overall state of technology across all three campuses,” Partridge said. “That assessment identified several critical areas requiring attention, including campus Wi-Fi connectivity.”

According to Partridge, the university plans to upgrade residence hall wireless networks at the Bloomsburg and Lock Haven campuses this summer. Similar improvements are planned for the Mansfield campus next summer after the expiration of its outsourced service provider agreement.

The connectivity concerns follow technology changes made during the Spring 2025 semester, when Commonwealth University merged campus servers to support its multi-campus model and improve platforms including Zoom, CU Succeed and Coursedog. Although the changes were intended to streamline communication and collaboration, students and faculty say the transition has instead contributed to slower speeds and unreliable connections.

Issues began at CU-Bloomsburg during the first week of the 2025 Fall semester. According to an article from The Voice on September 1, 2025. On August 25, the Bloomsburg campus community was informed that the Wi-Fi was down at 10:02 a.m.. It was later restored at 11:21 a.m.. The following day, August 26, another email was sent informing the campus that the Wi-Fi was down once more at 10:28 a.m.. The issue did not get fixed until almost 24 hours later, making online resources almost completely inaccessible. 

According to previous reporting by The Voice, campus-wide Wi-Fi outages occurred on Aug. 25 and Aug. 26, 2025. During the outages, students were unable to consistently access Brightspace, course syllabi, assignments and other online resources. Faculty also reported classroom technology failures, including projectors, classroom computers and smart boards that were unable to connect, forcing some classes to relocate.

Technology concerns extended beyond internet access.

Earlier reporting by The Voice found the Bloomsburg campus has experienced a significant decline in classroom technology support staff following retirements and resignations. The shortage has left faculty and students troubleshooting classroom technology themselves while the university works to fill vacant positions amid budget constraints.

As the university prepares additional infrastructure upgrades, students say they hope improvements will provide the reliable internet access needed to support both classroom instruction and everyday campus life.

Students state that lots frequently fill up between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., forcing some to arrive early, take campus shuttles, or risk receiving parking citations. Several students interviewed said the situation has affected their class schedules and daily routines.

Micah Warren, a junior media & journalism student, states his frustration because of a parking ticket he got for parking in the student commuter lot, Black Lot. While Warren is not a commuter, he had no choice but to park there due to the lack of open spaces. His professor’s policy states, “If you are late, you are absent.” Students are forced to choose between paying the price for parking somewhere or choosing their education. 

CU- Bloomsburg students pay each semester for parking permits ranging from $41.00 to $61.00, plus a $2.95 parking fee. However, not being able to find a spot during peak hours leads many people to park in undesignated parking lots like Warren.

According to the Bloomsburg Parking permit website, if students have two unpaid parking tickets and get caught in a lot they are not supposed to be in, they will get towed. Tickets cost $15.00, but when paying online, there is a $5.00 fee. 

CU-Bloomsburg student junior Carter Fleury, an audiology and speech-language pathology major, lives on campus but travels home at least two to three times a week.

“It’s ridiculous to me how I left my house at 10:30 a.m. and had a 35-minute commute and had to waste gas for 20 minutes just to look for a parking spot and even later having to catch a shuttle just because of how far the lot is from my class,” Fleury states.

BUPD’s parking system

The frustration doesn’t just stem from parking tickets; it also comes from the general parking rules.

Sophomore Shaylee Gavin, who majors in Biomedical Sciences, is still new to campus and not used to the area. While discussing her adjustments, Gavin says, “I don’t understand why we have to park in certain lots if some lots are emptier than others.” 

This leads to frustration because students believe the parking rules do not reflect how many cars use the lot each day.

Maddie Bolger, a senior majoring in media and journalism, says she has “no choice but to wake up extra early and take the shuttle rather than having to deal with the stress of trying even to find a spot in Blue Lot.” She feels it was a waste of a parking permit when she does not really get the chance to use it.

Campus officials have a strict parking regulation that explains all the rules for BU parking. The regulations consist of six acts, covering topics from general provisions to parking areas and violations.

Bloomsburg University police officer Brad Neidig stated that he couldn’t answer many questions.  While the university’s parking policies remain unchanged, students interviewed for this story said the challenges of finding parking continue to affect their daily commute, class schedules and overall campus experience.